1. ITEC 7530 Assistive Technology WebQuest By Ashley Kane

4. Assistive Technology used for Student with ADHD Resources: Notebook organizers (note taking aids) Checklists for self-monitoring Assignment notebook Written/typed lesson outlines Focused, interactive computer lessons Instructional Practices : Reduce distractions (visual, auditory, movement, etc.) Provide daily structure Use hands-on interesting activities Teach note taking Encourage self-monitoring

5. Assistive Technology used for Students with Auditory Disabilities Resources: Hearing aids Television captioning Microphones Visuals (illustrations, diagrams, pictures, models) Language cards (vocabulary and illustrations of concepts) SmartBoard/interactive board (display visuals/directions during lessons) Use of an interpreter (sign language) Instructional Practices : Reiterate major points in a lesson Write out assignments Write down questions Use hand signals Sequence steps/procedures on written cards

6. Assistive Technology used for Students with Learning Disabilities Resources: Reading/Writing Math Positional aids (book stands, clipboards) Manipulatives Page turner Charts /study guides (virtual and paper) Reading window Calculators Highlighter Measuring devices Word identification aids (talking dictionary) Writing guides General Portable word processor Tape recorder Concept map/webbing applications Instructional Practices : Provide advance notice of written assignments (encourage students to start early) Clarify instructions on assignments Give instructions verbally and in writing Provide the student with “checkpoints” to stop reading and summarize Have students write down steps to solve a math problem (study aid/reminder)